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HMS Speedy - Halcyon Class Minesweeper
HMS Speedy

1937

 

 

 

7/9 Controller’s list: To be built under the 1937 New Construction Programme by Hamilton
5/10 Controller’s List: To be laid down Dec ’37, to be launched Aug ’38, completes 27.2.37

1.12.37

Hamilton (Port Glasgow)

Laid down

1938

 

 

 Glasgow

12/7 Controller’s list: Date of launch uncertain.
11/10 Controller’s list: Date of launch 23.11.38
Completes April ’39, will join 1st MSF
13/12 Controller’s list: To be launched 24/11

24.11.38

 Glasgow

Launched

    Ship adopted by Wigston, Leicestershire

1939

 

7.4.39

Glasgow

4/4 Commissioned with Portsmouth crew for service in 1st MSF

5/4 Acceptance trial 5/4. Hand over at Tail o’ the Bank

Sails for Portsmouth 7/4

HMS Speedy and another unidentified Halcyon Class minesweeper (possibly HMS Hebe)
(Source Imperial War Museum, A 1435)

     

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